Clitheroo Advertiser &Times,Thursday. April 12,2012


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■ Valley Matters.........................................6 and 7 ■ Letters................. .................................14 and 46 ■ Village News..........................................15 to 17 ■ Th e Valley........................... .starts on page 21 ■ Family Notices............... ............ .............. ......18 ■ Th e paper that saves you money............43 ; ■ Motors Today......................starts on page 49 ■ Sport........................... ............ ....... „.....61 to 64,


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A NEW scheme aimed at providing more help and training opportuni­ ties to the area’s young


jobseekers is up and ruiining in Clitheroe. The Government’s


Youth Contract went live • at the start of this month. ' It means increased time for all 18 to 24-year-oIds


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Weekend weather: it will be cloudy with some rain on Saturday, with sunny spells later in the day and through Sunday.


Sunrise: 6-22 a.m. Sunset: 7-32 p.m. Lighting up time: 7-02 p.m.


, with the advisory team at Clitheroe Jobcentre, and - wage incentives worth up to £2,275 each, for em­ ployers who recruit an 18 to 24-year-old from the Work Programme. Nationally, an extra


250,000 voluntary work experience or sector- based work academy places will be available over the next three years. There will be extra in­


centive payments worth. £1,500 each for employers to take on young people as apprentices, and extra funding to support the


addressing many of the concerns that local em­ ployers have regarding younger jobseekers. “Our partners firoin Viai


have been excellent. “We are giving all our


customers every opportu­ nity to get into work. “Ribble Valley Work.


Experience hosts have been excellent', and the scheme has greatly benefited our customers and the employers. “We’re also promoting


apprenticeships.” In the Ribble Valley,


SELF-HELP: Some of the Ribble Valley’s young Jobseekers attending the Transition to Employment course, with trainers from Via Partnership and Clitheroe Jobcentre manager Tom Root (centre, back).


most vulnerable NEET (not in employment, edu­ cation or training) 16 and 17-year-olds. ,. Loc^y, the Youth Con­


tract training,takes place ■ at the St Mary’s Centre in Clitheroe and provides an


intensive package of sup­ port aiming"to get young­ er jobseekers into work. -Work placements will,


be available, and the course is providing prepa­ ration. In addition, train­ ing provider Via Part­


nership and Jobcentre Plus are coaching in time management skills, mo­ tivation, and health and safety in the workplace. 1 Tom Root, Clitheroe Jobcentre manager, said: “This course is excellent.


various local firms and branches of national em­ ployers have, provided valuable experience for the area’s young'adults. Tom added: “W e ’re


always on the lookout for firms to help support the' Youth Contract, “More information.is


available at direcf.gov.uk and you can contact me on 01200 335015.”


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AWARD: Marc holds his Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award certificate.


by Julie Magee


A STUDENT from Gisburn has been presented with his Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award at St James’s Palace, London. Marc Glover (18), who attend­


ed Bolton-by-Bowland CE Prima­ ry School, Bowland High School and Clitheroe Royal Grammar School Sixth Form Centre, had a memorable day at the palace. He was accompanied by his mother, Janet Glover, as his guest. “HRH Prince Philip honoured


us with his presence, chatting to each group and a few brief words uttered to the parents,” recalled Janet.


“He presented the gold awards


to the group leaders, but indi­ viduals were presented with their certificates by Premier League football referee Chris Foy. “After the event we were al­


lowed to wander around the splendid red and gold decorated rooms - the Throne Room, the Tapestry Room - set in Henry VIII style, and the next room housed the cannon and armour from the sunken Mary Rose. It was an unforgettable experience to be cherished.” Marc, who is currently in his


first semester at Plymouth Uni­ versity studying robotics, has always enjoyed out-of-school ac­ tivities such as karate. Cubs and Scouts, playing cricket with Bol- ton-by-Bowland Cricket Club,.


Chatbum Cricket Club, Clithe­ roe Cricket Club and the youth group Ribble Valley Young Peo­ ple’s Service, where he continued \vith his Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award. Marc had to achieve all five


parts including a 75km-Iong ex­ pedition in the Yorkshire Dales, a residential stay in Wales at Plas Y Brenin plus five days at a Na­ tional Mountaineering Centre. Marc also served for 12 months helping out with Slaidbum Youth


Group and completed 18 months of the cross fit exercise regime in a local gym. For the skill element, Marc achieved grade sfac on his electric gui­ tar in 12 months.


Lady captain’s fashionable fund-raiser


SUPERB weather and fab­ ulous clothes made for the perfect spring fair and fash­ ion show at Clitheroe Golf Club.


thing inspired members and friends to go along and en­


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FASHIONABLE EXPERIENCE: Models at the spring fair fashion show at Clitheroe Golf Club.(s)


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joy an array of goodies from the scrumptious home-made cakes, the fantastic flow­ ers and plants arranged by Janette Ranson and mouth­ watering tasty delights from Ami’s Deli, of Whalley. After coffee and biscuits it


to watch the fashion show by Browse, of King Street, Clit­ heroe, with men’s fashions displajred by Michael Hope, who will shortly be coming to Clitheroe.


Lady captain Jilly Far- .


-Browse fashion house owner Claire Heathcote, showed a wide range of casual and more formal clothes, joined by the male models in their smart attire. There was a raf­ fle which raised more than £300 for the lady captain’s charity. Crossroads Carers Ribble Valley. A lucky dip for an unusual


The models, including


cake decorated with female film stars by Susan Aylward raised a substantial amount Lady captain Jilly thanked


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A MOTHER-OF-THREE is to pound the streets of the capital next weekend in aid of a worthwhile cause.


Helen Hoyle, who lives in Bolton-by-


Bowland with her husband, Dave, and three children, Evie (six), Feame (four) and one-year-old Jonty, is to run the London Marathon to repay the charity that has helped her daughter. When Evie was five she was diagnosed


with an eye condition called keratoconus - a degenerative disorder in which the structural changes within the cornea causes it to thin.


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early adulthood, so Evie is a very rare case being so young. Evie now has to wear glasses all the time and is being closely monitored by doctors at Burnley General Hospital.


The condition is usually detected in Helen, who works as a teaching assist­


ant at Chatbum Piimaiy School, said: “I decided to run the marathon for the Na­ tional Blind Children’s Society to raise awareness of children with visual prob­ lems. The charity has helped us a lot in


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terms of advice and guidance. “Training for the marathon is going really well and I am running 40 miles a


week. I hope to finish the race in good time. . “Up to .date I have raised £1,680.


This has been collected by sponsorship from family and friends and at the end of March we held a ‘Bangers and Cash Night’ in our local village hall. “The night was a huge success and we


are really grateful to all the local busi­ nesses who donated some wonderful raf­ fle prizes. I am also extremely grate&l to AC Entertainment for providing such a great disco. “Evie’s dad had his legs waxed during


the evening, providing much entertain­ ment. The whole evening raised £870. All the children have enjoyed helping raise the money and even sold cakes at the end of the drive to help.” • Anyone wishing to sponsor Helen can do so by logging onto her just giving


page at www.virginmoneygiving.com/ HelenHoyle


CHEQUE PRESENTATION: Caroline (right) is pictured holding a cheque with fund-raising manager, Sharon Crymble. (s)


Caroline's birthday cash 'present' to the hospice


A KIND-HEARTED Ch'theroe woman thought about


others before herself on her milestone birthday. Caroline James, who is a senior partner of Black-


bum-based Trevor Dawson Chartered Surveyors, held her 50th birthday party at Whalley Golf Club, but in­ stead of presents she asked guests to donate to the East Lancaslure Hospice. A total of£l,020 was raised Hospice fund-raising manager Sharon Ciymble said:


If you would like to discuss a fund-raising initiative, please contact the hospice on 01254 733411.


‘Yes’ to blueprint • FROM P A G E ! the Government, so please put pen to paper and write


of the full council on Tuesday, July 17th, before being referred to the Government Planning Inspectorate. Mr Colin Hirst, head of regeneration and housing for


the borough council, said more details on how people can voice their objections will be made available soon. In the meantime, residents are urged not to respond by writing to the borough council.


in for the fair distribution of houses in the Ribble Val­ ley.” The Core Strategy plans will be finalised at a meeting


“We are thrilled that Caroline has chosen to support the hospice in this way. We rely on the generosity of our community to help us to continue to care for peo­ ple who are coping with a life-limiting illness and we couldn’t do it without support such as this.” •


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